Colin Kneebone

I have 27 years professional outdoor recreation industry experience including:

• University & TAFE Lecturing in Outdoor Recreation, Sport and Recreation
• Industry Training and Outdoor Education Programs
• Campsite Safety Inspection & Accreditation.
• Risk Management and Safety Policies & Procedures Development.
• Program Management & Development.
• Human Resources Management
• Conference Presentations
• Developing and Managing Internet Publishing

I am confident the many skills I possess in people management, team management, risk management, communication, education, training, leadership, programming, computer skills and others will enable me fulfill your project requirements.

I see change as a new challenge, another way of achieving results, a chance to learn from someone new.
I look forward to these possible opportunities with your organisation.

Recent Consultancy Projects

Adventure Professional Publications
Currently developing and managing internet publishing business.
www.adventurepro.com.au

Gordon Institute of TAFE
Australian Canoeing Federation - Desktop & Operational Audit - Canoe & Sea Kayak Instructors Assessor
Diploma Outdoor Recreation - Delivery and Assessment Mapping Gordon TAFE
http://www.adventurepro.com.au/ap.pl?id=gordon_tafe

Australian Camps Association
Campsite Accreditation - 2000 - 2006
Camping Activities CSFII Curriculum Links Project
www.auscamps.asn.au

Quest Group Pty Ltd
Risk Assessment and Policy Development
www.questgroup.com.au

Victoria University
Safety Policy and Procedures Manual Outdoor Education
www.vu.edu.au

Swinburne TAFE
Safety and Training Audits VET in VCE, Certificate III
New Traineeship and Diploma Outdoor Recreation - Delivery and Assessment Mapping Swinburne TAFE
www.adventurepro.com.au/swinburne

Recent Conferences and Courses Attended

• Outdoor Recreation Industry Council NSW Canberra 2001
• Swinburne TAFE WebCT online learning course 2002 & 2006
• Speaker at CAV / VAEE / VEOA State Conference Melbourne 2003
• Board Orientation and Governance Workshop 2003
• Speaker at CAV / VAEE / VEOA State Conference Melbourne 2004
• Holmesglen TAFE Outdoor Recreation Conference 2004
• Victorian Outdoor Education Association Conference Melbourne 2006
• National Outdoor Education Association Conference Ballarat 2007

Qualifications

• Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
• Associate Diploma in Recreation Leadership
• Flatwater Instructor - Australian Canoeing Federation
• Flatwater Instructor Assessor - Australian Canoeing Federation
• Current Drivers License - Small Bus & Drivers Certificate
• Boat Operator Licence
• Swift Water Rescue Technician 1 1995,1997, 2003, 2007 - Rescue3 Australia
• Wildfire Awareness Course - Department Natural Resources 2002
• First Aid - Level 2

Qualifications not current

• Wilderness First Aid 1989,1992,1995,1998 - The Safety Network
• Basic Skills and Proficiency Kayaking - Australian Canoeing Federation
• Rafting Guide Level 2 Trip Leader - Outdoor Education Group
• Top Rope Rockclimbing Instructor -Outdoor Education Group
• Bushwalking Level 2 Instructor -Outdoor Education Group
• Cross Country Skiing Bronze and Silver Awards -NCIS
• Teacher Swimming and Water Safety - Austswim
• Aquatics for Older Adults - Vicswim
• S.C.U.B.A Class 3 - Australian Underwater Federation
• Bronze Medallion - Royal Life Saving Society

Employment History

Gordon TAFE 2002 to 2008
Sessional Lecturer, Lecturer
Outdoor Recreation & Sport and Recreation Certificate IV and Diploma
VET in VCE Fitness Leadership

Swinburne TAFE 1999 to 2008
Sessional Lecturer
Outdoor Recreation and Community Recreation
Certificate 3, Certificate IV and Diploma
Student Tutor VET in VCE

Victoria University 1999 to 2004
Sessional/Guest Lecturer - School Education and School Recreation and Human Movement

The Outdoor Education Group 1989 to 1999
Group Leader, Area Manager, School Manager, Project Manager, Human Resources Manager

Yoralla Victoria 1996
Holiday Activity Instructor

City of Werribee 1983 to 1989
Municipal Recreation Officer
Assistant Manager Recreation Center

Templestowe Swim and Squash Center 1981 to 1983
Swimming Instructor, Centre Reception and Maintanance

Contact Details...

Colin Kneebone
Envirolead
PO Box 99
Seddon West Victoria 3011

Phone : 03 9689 1412
Email : colin@envirolead.com.au